Step into the untouched wilderness of Shiretoko, where no paths are made and nature stays as it has always been.
In winter, the Sea of Okhotsk turns pure white with drift ice, and the snow-covered mountains rise quietly behind the cliffs.
You may meet Ezo deer or, if you’re lucky, catch a glimpse of a squirrel among the trees.
Feel the deep silence and beauty of Shiretoko’s winter on this snowshoe adventure.

This tour invites you to meet the wild creatures that represent Shiretoko in winter.
The main stars are the magnificent Steller’s sea eagles and white-tailed eagles, both designated as natural monuments of Japan.
With binoculars or a spotting scope, watch their sharp eyes as they wait patiently for fish along the sea or river.
If you are lucky, you may even see one dive into the water to catch its prey.
Seeing these huge eagles—over one meter tall with wings spreading more than two meters—will be an unforgettable moment of your journey.

In winter, Shiretoko’s famous Furepe Waterfall turns into a curtain of blue ice.
The mist from the falls, blown by the northern wind, creates mysterious shapes of frozen art.
Behind it rise the snow-covered Shiretoko mountains, and during the drift ice season from late January to early March, the vast white ice field spreads out below.
Thanks to the snow and snowshoes, you can walk into places that are hard to reach in other seasons, discovering a new side of Shiretoko.
Enjoy this beautiful winter landscape and the quiet joy of snowshoeing.